Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2015

96 points Eric Guido (Vinous): “The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino opens with an alluring bouquet that showcases dark red fruits, sweet florals, dusty earth and a hint of animal musk. On the palate, I find a soft, enveloping expression, displaying ripe red and black fruits, which seem to hover on the senses, as a mix of spices, saline-minerals and zesty acids saturate the senses. The finish is long, spicy, yet also wonderfully fresh, with hints of fine tannin gently tugging at the senses. The 2015 Uccelliera Brunello is already so easy to like, making good use of the sunny nature of the vintage, yet with all the raw ingredients for medium-term cellaring. Tasted twice with consistent results. Drink: 2022-2036. (Apr 2020)”

95 points James Suckling: “Plenty of earth, tar, spices, dried cherries and red plums here. The tannins have a firm but generous quality to them, providing an abundance of structure to the full-bodied palate. I love the juxtaposition between ripe fruit and tightly webbed texture. Drink from 2023. (11/7/19)”

95 points International Wine Report: “The 2015 Uccelliera is simply stunning. This gorgeous wine is beautiful and precise on the nose with striking aromas of cherries, raspberries, currants spices flowers and hints of grapefruit. On the palate this is medium-to full-bodied, with wonderful soft and round tannins and a warm and enveloping finish that lingers beautifully. A sensational wine from Andrea Cortonesi that outstanding today, but should become even more compelling when it hits its stride in a few years. Drink: 2022-2038. (Mar 2020)”

95 points Wine Spectator: “Savory notes of loamy earth, wild herbs, woodsy underbrush and salt augment the cherry and strawberry fruit in this firmly structured red. Balanced and juicy, with terrific complexity and length. Best from 2022 through 2040. 2,322 cases made, 300 cases imported. (6/30/20)”